Weather and travel notes amid storms and farm life
A rural column recalls a week of storms and power outages, describes bale hay delivery just before another deluge, and shares a weekend drive to Dundas Look-Out McMaster University Rock Gardens and Lowville Park. It contrasts country recreation with city parks and cites a Globe and Mail editorial on Australia’s farm labor and food production pressures.
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Villey
Hamilton
McMaster University
University Gardens
University
Cambridge
Rock Gardens
Lowville Park
Federation of Agriculture
Globe and Mail
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
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Bathing Suit Style Trend for Cool Lake and River Dips
Holiday issue previews a bathing suit fashion trend for underwater wear. The recommendation suggests choosing a tile pattern and dipping frequently to stay cool by lakes or rivers.
Net Egg Production Declines in 1950 Canada
Canadian Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports a 3 percent drop in net egg production in 1950 with 133.6 million dozen produced domestically and 343.8 million in 1949. Farm flocks averaged 24.4 million layers, with a 5 percent fall and per bird output rising to 15,000 eggs per hundred. Exports fell about 28 million dozen while domestic disappearance rose 14 million dozen. Poultry meat output reached 308.7 million pounds and per capita meat consumption stood at 22 pounds, up from 21.2 pounds in 1949.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Think Twice Before Tonsil Operation
A May Meadows Digest piece by Lois Mattox Miller argues tonsils are part of the lymphatic system and help fight infections. It warns against unnecessary tonsillectomies, noting risks and links to higher polio incidence when tonsils are removed.
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May Meadow
Lois Mattox Miller
Mias Miller
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